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EAR vs Audio Note preamp

Friends,
I am contemplating getting a preamp with in-built high quality phono stage. I have shortlisted EAR 868/912 or Audio Note M3/M5 phono. I plan to buy pre-owned so I am flexible about the models. The power amp that will be driven will be a Nelson Pass First Watt F6 initially and slowly I may get into the SET domain. Can someone tell me about the sonic difference between EAR and Audio Note preamps ? I value speed, dynamics and purity of tone. I am neither for artificial warmth or artificial clarity. 



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Do you have a budget?

If you are considering an ARC Ref 5 maybe that's a dumb question... you do know that the ARC doesn't have a phono section, right?

I'm puzzled how it boiled down to these choices. Some others to consider: the CAT Signature, cj ART, perhaps the Cary SLP-05 all of which have good phono sections. I like to think we make good preamps too.
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